Overview
Diwakar Balachandran is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Balachandran is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Pleural Effusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1462, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diwakar Balachandran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diwakar Balachandran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Diwakar Balachandran by calling their office at 713-792-6161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Diwakar Balachandran a top-rated expert for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Diwakar Balachandran is classified as an Distinguished expert for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Diwakar Balachandran specialize in?
While Dr. Diwakar Balachandran is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Pleural Effusion, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Diwakar Balachandran participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Diwakar Balachandran has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Diwakar Balachandran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Diwakar Balachandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Diwakar Balachandran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Periodic Limb Movement DisorderDr. Balachandran isDistinguished. Learn about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- Advanced
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Chronic CoughDr. Balachandran isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.